System (Ntoskrnl.Exe) consuming significant processing power

BlaseGames
Member

169

10-08-2016, 10:01 AM

I performed a complete Windows 10 setup and noticed the system is consuming a lot of resources. It seems like a RAM problem might be involved. My current setup includes a 4x4GB Corsair Dominator 3200mhz GPU running at the default 2133mhz. I checked with Windows Memory Diagnostic and reinstalled the GPU drivers, but the test results still show everything is fine.

BlaseGames

10-08-2016, 10:01 AM #1

masterofmen12
Member

10-08-2016, 02:37 PM

Are there hidden installers operating silently? Have you looked for any updates from applications?

masterofmen12

10-08-2016, 02:37 PM #2

Are there hidden installers operating silently? Have you looked for any updates from applications?

Lorddoom139
Posting Freak

956

10-08-2016, 10:36 PM

It looks like there are no available installers listed. (verifying with Task Manager)

Lorddoom139

10-08-2016, 10:36 PM #3

It looks like there are no available installers listed. (verifying with Task Manager)

vinkel99
Junior Member

10-08-2016, 11:52 PM

The issue seems to relate to memory problems or crashes. The forum discussion suggests it could affect system stability, while the help article points to high CPU usage linked to NTOSKRNL.

vinkel99

10-08-2016, 11:52 PM #4

The issue seems to relate to memory problems or crashes. The forum discussion suggests it could affect system stability, while the help article points to high CPU usage linked to NTOSKRNL.

kynxav
Member

121

10-20-2016, 10:14 AM

reviewing additional outcomes, memory issues persist. I’d perform a memory test and proceed from there with driver checks, malware scans, etc.

kynxav

10-20-2016, 10:14 AM #5

reviewing additional outcomes, memory issues persist. I’d perform a memory test and proceed from there with driver checks, malware scans, etc.

DrummerBS
Member

185

10-24-2016, 07:04 PM

I question the presence of malware, just completed a fresh Windows 10 setup. I’ve verified all drivers, executed the Microsoft Memory Tester, performed an SFC scan, checked the CHDK disk, updated BIOS, and reset CMOS. I’m unsure what further steps I should take... Running in Safe Mode shows no CPU activity, which suggests the problem might be related to Windows 10. However, both SFC scan and DISM healthrestore didn’t reveal any issues.

DrummerBS

10-24-2016, 07:04 PM #6

RllyRachel
Junior Member

11-08-2016, 12:55 PM

Started up on my Mac partition just to verify everything is functioning properly. No issues detected so far.

RllyRachel

11-08-2016, 12:55 PM #7

Started up on my Mac partition just to verify everything is functioning properly. No issues detected so far.

meandmoreme
Member

188

11-16-2016, 07:39 AM

You verified all the newest chipset drivers from a trusted provider, not merely through Windows updates.

meandmoreme

11-16-2016, 07:39 AM #8

You verified all the newest chipset drivers from a trusted provider, not merely through Windows updates.

ThomasB_
Junior Member

11-16-2016, 09:10 AM

I made a fresh Windows USB for booting. So far the issue is resolved, but I’ll leave the computer running overnight and check tomorrow.

ThomasB_

11-16-2016, 09:10 AM #9

I made a fresh Windows USB for booting. So far the issue is resolved, but I’ll leave the computer running overnight and check tomorrow.